AUSTIN, Texas — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines regarding treatment of pediatric concussions. Dr. Martha Pyron, a Sports Medicine Physician and owner of Medicine ...

New UK-wide guidelines have been published that detail how concussion should be treated in grassroots sport . No player with suspected concussion should return to competition, training, or take part ...

It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. What should they do when their child ...

Dear Doctor K: I have a teenage son who plays high school football, so I'm interested in the new concussion guidelines. Can you tell me what they say? Dear Reader: In March of this year, the American ...

The initial component of the first concussion guidelines that are completely evidence based has identified 4 "prevalence indicators" of concussion. Impaired balance within 1 day after injury; Slower ...

Most concussions resolve within 2–4 weeks, but 10–30% of patients may experience lingering symptoms. Diagnosis is clinical and may be supported by tools like eye tracking and advanced imaging. Early, ...

Grassroots rugby concussion guidelines need to be improved as players' brains remain altered despite them being symptom-free and cleared to play, researchers have found. The University of Essex is the ...

The attacker has had five concussions in the past six years; the most recent at the end of last year. It took Riley two months to recover. “It’s not like an ankle injury where you can kind of push ...

FIFA will consider new guidelines for concussions after the multiple injuries suffered during high profile games at this summer's World Cup. According to the organization, the medical committee will, ...

Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officials’ roles, training and player safety.